Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: a woman of great affectation at social gatherings
Complacency and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Complacency" instead a noun "Affectation".
Complacency
Complacency noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Affectation and complacency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Complacency".
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Complacency and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/complacency
Affectation & Complacency. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/complacency>.
Complacency or Affectation. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/complacency.
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